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Case Summary: 

Pepsi’s 1966 program of ‘Pepsi Points’ was featured in an ad “selling” a military aircraft for 7,000,000 Pepsi Points. John Leonard (plaintiff) discovered that points could be purchased independently for 10 cents per point; he then sent a check, amounting to the money substituting 7,000,000 Pepsi points, and attempted to buy the featured aircraft. Pepsi denied the offer, 

Backing Facts: 

Traffic stops are inherently dangerous for police officers, who, without proper safety measures, may not be able to tell what an occupant inside of a vehicle could be concealing (primarily weapons). In order to preserve officer safety, it’s important that officers be allowed the ability to ask drivers to exit their vehicles. 

Related: 

1. Fourth Amendment
2. Terry vs. Ohio

Writer’s Note: 

This case is actually pretty interesting — it’s also frequently brought up. Traffic stops are often the situation in which most drivers begin questioning their rights or refusing to step out of their vehicles. In reality, officers aren’t trying to trip you up — they’re trying to preserve safety for all parties involved. 

References: 

Justia. “Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106 (1977).” Justia Law, 1977, supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/434/106/.